With increased interest in the music from local, national, and international magazines and the EP selling in 5 continents, in 2003 Bryce produced and released his debut album Calendar Days. The album title comes from a line in the song "TV Family". Using a $15,000 budget, the album was recorded in Kansas on the label The Militia Group. The album was critically praised as being extremely uplifting, and included varied music (for example, the track "What We Hate, We Make" which includes the 6th grade choir that his younger sister was in from Texas). The album sold well throughout the United States and Japan.
In November 2004, Bryce began working with producer Tim O'Heir in Brooklyn to co-produce his second album Hello, Good Friend - the album title coming from the song "Never Knew". This album included more piano central songs than his previous album. The Rocket Summer has toured the US and Japan extensively and has gained a large fan base. The album was subsequently released by a Christian music label to Christian retail outlets. Although The Rocket Summer is not a "Christian band", and it is not immediately obvious in his lyrics, Avary is a Christian and lets his faith influence his lyrics and his music. Avary says that his faith is the most important thing in his life.
He signed with Island Def Jam Records for his third record, Do You Feel, which was released on July 17th, 2007. The first single from the album is So Much Love. The Rocket Summer has released the music video for So Much Love. On September 5th, 2008, the music video for Do You Feel was released. The music video for Do You Feel was co-directed by Bryce Avary with director Nate Weaver. The video was funded by Avary. The video for Do You Feel featured stories of real people with "real issues" such as homelessness, addiction, disease and abuse. The video also featured cameos from artists Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, Matt Theissen of Relient K, Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis of Paramore, Mike Herrera of MxPx, Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye, Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low and Jonathan Cook of Forever The Sickest Kids.
While Avary writes and produces his albums while playing every instrument, he is also known for his hard work ethic on the road. The Rocket Summer has toured the US, Canada, The UK, and Japan numerous times and have been responsible for taking now popular bands such as Paramore, The Plain White T's, The Format and Phantom Planet as support acts.
The Rocket Summer has headlined many sold out tours in the US, Canada, The Uk, and Japan. The Rocket Summer has also played many worldwide festivals such as Glastonbury Festival in England, T in the Park Festival in Scotland, Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, Oxygen Festival in Ireland, Austin City Limits, SxSw, Bamboozle and Cornerstone.
The Rocket Summer toured with the Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2007 for two months. Although Bryce records all of his own instruments for his records, he tours with a band mostly made up of high school friends. His band currently consists of Seth Brewton on guitar, Matt Bergeland on bass, and Tommy Quinn on drums. His wife, Tara[1], tours with him as his business manager and sells merchandise at his shows.
In January 27, 2008, The Rocket Summer played a series of dates in the UK including major cities such as London, Manchester, Newcastle and Cardiff, with The Secret Handshake and Between the Trees supporting. Before The Rocket Summer's set every night, Jamie Tworkowski spoke briefly about To Write Love On Her Arms. Without even having an album released in the UK, these dates sold out weeks before the tour began.
Beginning March 14, 2008, The Rocket Summer co-headlined the Alternative Press tour. It started in Houston, Texas and ended in May in Cleveland, Ohio. Also co-headlining was All Time Low, with The Matches, Sonny, and Forever The Sickest Kids supporting - Live Photos from AP Tour.
The Rocket Summer returned to the UK with a headlining show beginning on June 28, 2008 in Yeovil and ending on July 16, 2008 in Birmingham.
The Rocket Summer returned to the United States for a headlining fall tour with support from The Secret Handshake, Phantom Planet and The Morning Light. After conclusion of the tour, Bryce Avary took some time off to write a new record. He recorded the new album at Ocean Studios in Burbank, CA from February-April. He produced the record with CJ Eiriksson, who also engineered the album. Some of the tracks were mixed by Neal Avron. The album, titled "Of Men and Angels" is expected to be released in 2009 by Island Def Jam.
Saturday
Rocket Summer Lyrics
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Cause I never know what to say
Except just everything
A few minutes later in the day
How come everybody else seems so happy
And have intelligent things to say
Cause you know that isn't me
I think I'd be happy if it was a Saturday
And yeah if only it was Saturday, Saturday
Things would be better in every way, every way
And I would be OK
Cause then I would start
To try to find a way to say
Hey there you are
I need to find a way to be and sound smart
I need to find a way but man it's so hard
I need to think it's just not anything will do
I need to think this time
Just time for me and you
To be in phrase that I would always use
In the context like I belong to you
And yea if only it was Saturday, Saturday
Things would be better in every way, every way
And I would be ok
And yea if only it was Saturday, Saturday
Things would be better than was today, is today
I would surely say that
That I'd be here for you
And I hope that you'd be too
And I'll tell the truth
Say that I need you
Yeah I do
But I know you might not come
But I need you everywhere
Take a breath and close my eyes
And just think about this and say
I need you please to save me
I want to be your baby
I want to see you and me
Together this Saturday
And yea if only it was Saturday, Saturday
Things would be better in every way, every way
And I would be OK
And yeah if only it was Saturday, Saturday
Things would be better than was today, is today
And I would surely say
All the times I've been afraid
Well I'm gonna make it this Saturday
The lyrics of the Rocket Summer's song "Saturday" explore the feeling of not being able to express oneself confidently and intelligently in social situations. The singer of the song feels inadequate compared to others who always seem to know what to say and be happy. He wishes that it was always Saturday, maybe hoping that the relaxed vibe of the weekend could make him feel more comfortable in his own skin. He admits to being afraid to confess his feelings to someone, but he hopes that, someday, he could be brave enough to say he needs them.
The song captures the universal feeling of wanting to belong, to be understood, and to find companionship, which is something that everyone can relate to. Although the lyrics showcase vulnerability and hesitation, they ultimately end on a hopeful note, with the singer making a resolution to be braver and face his fears. The melody is buoyant and catchy, and the deep emotion of the lyrics is matched by the soaring chorus, which is easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tryin' asking
I struggle with finding the right words to say when asked a question.
Cause I never know what to say
I am uncertain about how to articulate myself in a conversation.
Except just everything
However, after some time passes, I eventually think of everything I would like to say.
A few minutes later in the day
It takes me some time to gather my thoughts to express myself appropriately.
How come everybody else seems so happy
I wonder how others can be happy when I feel like I am struggling.
And have intelligent things to say
In addition, others have intelligent topics to discuss, while I do not feel like I have anything to add.
Cause you know that isn't me
My personality is different from those who are able to easily communicate verbally.
I think I'd be happy if it was a Saturday
I find happiness in thinking about the weekends, specifically Saturdays.
And yeah if only it was Saturday, Saturday
I wish it was the weekend already, specifically Saturday.
Things would be better in every way, every way
I believe everything would be great if only it was Saturday.
And I would be OK
I would feel better and be content on Saturdays.
Cause then I would start
When Saturday comes, my mindset changes.
To try to find a way to say
I try to think of ways to express myself better.
Hey there you are
When I see you, it helps me to focus.
I need to find a way to be and sound smart
I want to sound intelligent, articulate and impressive.
I need to find a way but man it's so hard
It's difficult to find ways to express myself the way I want to.
I need to think it's just not anything will do
I cannot settle for just any thoughts because I want to express the right ones.
I need to think this time
I need to take time to think about how I will communicate and not rush into it.
Just time for me and you
I would like to spend some quality time with you.
To be in phrase that I would always use
I want to come up with a way of communicating that I can always use going forward.
In the context like I belong to you
When I communicate, I want it to be with you specifically in mind.
I would surely say that
I will definitely say this.
That I'd be here for you
I assure you that I will always be here for you.
And I hope that you'd be too
I would like it if you also will be there for me.
And I'll tell the truth
I will be honest with you in our conversation.
Say that I need you
I need you in my life.
Yeah I do
I truly do.
But I know you might not come
I am aware that you may not show up.
But I need you everywhere
I need you around me at all times, whether you are physically present or not.
Take a breath and close my eyes
I will take a deep breath and visualize our future together.
And just think about this and say
I will contemplate our relationship and consider all the things I want to say.
I need you please to save me
I need you to rescue me from my current emotional state.
I want to be your baby
I want to be a significant part of your life, like a child to their parent.
I want to see you and me
I want to see us together and committed to one another.
Together this Saturday
We should spend this Saturday together.
And I would surely say
I would definitely express this to you.
All the times I've been afraid
I have been fearful in the past.
Well I'm gonna make it this Saturday
I will overcome my fears and express myself properly this Saturday.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYCE AVARY, STEPHEN BRYCE AVARY
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